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SUNSPEC ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Save the date Date: January 16th, 2024Time: 9am - 5pm PSTLocation: San Diego Convention CenterCost: $695, includes meals & expo passes Registration will be available on the Intersolar North America & Energy Storage North America website.SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED...
SUNSPEC ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Save the date Date: January 16th, 2024Time: 9am - 5pm PSTLocation: San Diego Convention CenterCost: $695, includes meals & expo passes Registration will be available on the Intersolar North America & Energy Storage North America website.SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED...
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Program Launch
Setting A Cybersecurity Baseline for DER Device Now Overview: Distributed Energy Resources (DER), composed of solar, energy storage, and electric vehicles, are quickly emerging as the most important elements of the electrical grid:"critical infrastructure" that...
SUNSPEC ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Save the date Date: January 16th, 2024Time: 9am - 5pm PSTLocation: San Diego Convention CenterCost: $695, includes meals & expo passes Registration will be available on the Intersolar North America & Energy Storage North America website.SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED...
SUNSPEC ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Save the date Date: January 16th, 2024Time: 9am - 5pm PSTLocation: San Diego Convention CenterCost: $695, includes meals & expo passes Registration will be available on the Intersolar North America & Energy Storage North America website.SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED...
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Program Launch
Setting A Cybersecurity Baseline for DER Device Now Overview: Distributed Energy Resources (DER), composed of solar, energy storage, and electric vehicles, are quickly emerging as the most important elements of the electrical grid:"critical infrastructure" that...
An Interview With Dale Peterson of s4 Events
Global Electrification Meets AI and Machine Learning with Dale Peterson of S4 Events Recap: OverviewPlease join as the leaders of the SunSpec/Sandia DER Cybersecurity Working Group interview Dale Peterson. Dale is a foremost authority on critical asset security,...
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Documents Vote On July 25 @ 9am PT
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Documents Vote The comment period for the SunSpec Cybersecurity Phase 1 certification program documentation has ended and all comments have been addressed. This SunSpec program is the first of its kind and will be available to all...
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Program Launch
Setting A Cybersecurity Baseline for DER Device Now Overview: Distributed Energy Resources (DER), composed of solar, energy storage, and electric vehicles, are quickly emerging as the most important elements of the electrical grid:"critical infrastructure" that...
An Interview With Dale Peterson of s4 Events
Global Electrification Meets AI and Machine Learning with Dale Peterson of S4 Events Recap: OverviewPlease join as the leaders of the SunSpec/Sandia DER Cybersecurity Working Group interview Dale Peterson. Dale is a foremost authority on critical asset security,...
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Documents Vote On July 25 @ 9am PT
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Documents Vote The comment period for the SunSpec Cybersecurity Phase 1 certification program documentation has ended and all comments have been addressed. This SunSpec program is the first of its kind and will be available to all...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar: The Foundation of EV Charging Infrastructure
The Foundation of EV Charging Infrastructure View Recap Abstract Overview: Billions of dollars will be invested into one of the fastest growing applications of IEEE 1547-compliant DER technology in the next six years: EV charging infrastructure, Vehicle-to-Grid, and...
Introducing Phase 1 of the SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Program
The first step of a comprehensive cybersecurity certification program that will help secure the distributed energy grid. View Recap Distributed energy is a major component of our energy future, giving us cleaner and more diverse energy sources and a more resilient...
Responsible Cybersecurity Vulnerability Disclosure Practices for the DER Industry.
Responsible Cybersecurity Vulnerability Disclosure Practices for the DER Industry Abstract Vulnerability disclosure is the practice of reporting security flaws in computer software or hardware. Security researchers and others examine software and hardware products...
Cybersecurity Webinar Series: INTRODUCING INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (ICS4ICS)
Introducing Incident Command System for Industrial Control Systems (ICS4ICS) This presentation will provide a brief overview of the Incident Command System for Industrial Control System processes and describe how the ICS4ICS Exercises are being performed with asset...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar
Unlocking a Non-Invasive Dimension for Cybersecurity of DERs Increased cyber intrusions across the globe have prioritized cybersecurity enhancements for DERs. To this end, one of the prominent underlying cybersecurity design challenges for DERs is that the...
SunSpec Alliance Webinar: 2023 Work Group Project Road Map
We will discuss the 2023 SunSpec Work Group Roadmap to recruit expert contributors for the next phase of DER standards development. When: Tue, January 31, 2023, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PSTWhere: Online The SunSpec Alliance, and the over 170 Contributing Members that...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar
Using artificial intelligence to provide situational awareness and determine the cyber-physical impacts on DER networks. When: Thu, January 26, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST Where: Online Ransomware attack and forensics on DER inverters Abstract Ransomware attacks are...
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SunSpec provides software tools and reference designs to enable SunSpec Alliance Members and partners to rapidly develop and deploy SunSpec Certified solutions in the field. Available software and reference design solutions include:
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IEEE 2030.5 / SAE J3072 EV CHARGING PROFILE
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification
SunSpec Rapid Shutdown
SunSpec O&M Work Group
Specifications for Review
IEEE 2030.5 V2G AC PROFILE
In June, 2022, the SunSpec IEEE 2030.5 / SAE J3072 EV Charging Profile Work Group promoted its IEEE 2030.5 / V2G AC Profile from DRAFT to TEST. Please download the document, implement the profile, and submit your comments.
By enabling bi-directional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication, this profile serves to assist EVSE and PEV manufacturers, operators, and system integrators to implement the SAE J3072 requirements using the IEEE 2030.5 protocol.
Sunspec Modbus
SunSpec Modbus is SunSpec’s foundational technology and a requirement specified in the IEEE 1547 standard. Here you will find information and tools to enable development of IEEE 1547 and CA Rule 21 communication interfaces to DER equipment.
You may download these files. Available files/links:
- SunSpec Modbus Fact Sheet
- SunSpec Technology Overview (PDF) (HTML)
- SunSpec Device Information Model Specification
- SunSpec DER Information Model Specification
- SunSpec Information Model Reference (includes APPROVED 700 Series DER Models)
- SunSpec Model Definition (Includes SMDX and JSON) (Download from Github)
- SunSpec Energy Storage Model Description
- SunSpec Modbus Vendor Extensions
- SunSpec Modbus IEEE 1547-2018 Specification, Profile and Implementation Guide
- SunSpec SVP Dashboard Download
- SunSpec SVP Dashboard License Request (Membership required)
- SunSpec Modbus Conformance Test Procedures
- SunSpec Modbus Test Procedures Results Reporting
Access the SunSpec SVP Dashboard with SunSpec Modbus for 1547 Plus Pack
Applicable Components
Inverters, batteries, meters, string combiners, trackers, metrology stations, and charge controllers.
SunSpec Modbus Open Standard Interoperability
DER DEVICE CYBERSECURITY
The IEEE 1547-2018 standard requires that Distributed Energy Resources (DER) must communicate over public- and private networks using Internet protocols. When considering DER deployment risk, cybersecurity considerations rise to the top of the list. SunSpec Cybersecurity standards set the baseline for device cybersecurity protection and should be considered fundamental for DER manufacturers. These standards are harmonized with and complimentary to IEC 62443-4-2, UL 2941, IEEE 1547.3, and state standards such as those proposed in California.
SunSpec Device Certification Specifications:
- SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Requirements Phase 1
- SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Test Suite Phase 1
- SunSpec Cybersecurity Device Certification Profile
DER Cybersecurity Best Practices, White Papers etc:
- SunSpec Test PKI Certificate Application Note
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Actions Needed to Address Significant Cybersecurity Risks Facing the Electric Grid
- Certification Procedures for Data and Communications Security of DER
- Recommendations for Trust and Encryption in DER Interoperability Standards [SAND2019-1490]
- Roadmap for Photovoltaic Cyber Security [SAND2017-13262]
- Recommendations for Distributed Energy Resource Patching [SAND2021-11150]
SUNSPEC RAPID SHUTDOWN
The SunSpec Certified program for Rapid Shutdown verifies compliance to the SunSpec Communication Signal for Rapid Shutdown Functional Specification to meet the requirement established by National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017. PV module-level power control and safety (“rapid shutdown”) is required in 24 states starting in January 2019 and will affect millions of PV panels and all solar inverters. This standard is tested using UL1741 SA criteria.
You may download these files. Available files/links:
Applicable Components
SunSpec Rapid Shutdown is typically implemented in association with Inverters and PV modules though other configurations are possible.
Integrated Component View
SUNSPEC 2030.5/CSIP
California Rule 21 requires that, by default, Distributed Energy Resources within investor owned Utilities (IOUs) must utilize the IEEE 2030.5-2018 networking standard in the manner described in the SunSpec Common Smart Inverter Profile(CSIP). The SunSpec Certified program for 2030.5/CSIP verifies compliance with the IEEE 2030.5-2018 networking standard and SunSpec CSIP.
You may download these files. Available files/links:
- IEEE™ 2030.5-2018
- Common Smart Inverter Profile (CSIP)
- SunSpec Common Smart Inverter Profile Test Procedure
- SunSpec Common Smart Inverter Profile Australia
- SunSpec DER Information Model and UL1741 Supplement SA Interoperability Report
- SunSpec Workshops and Curriculum
- SunSpec 2030.5/CSIP Certification Mark Use Guidelines
- SunSpec Test PKI Certificate Application Note
- SunSpec PKI Certificate Policy
- K PKI Core Certificate Policy
- PICS Template
Other available 2030.5 Profiles:
Applicable Components
IEEE™ 2030.5 clients, gateways, aggregators and servers. Certification is applicable to software running on embedded devices and cloud services alike.
Scope
- Four scenarios
- Aggregator configuration is clear preference
- Gateway/EMS configurations include certain network segments that are out of scope
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